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Hist 305:African Economic History Question Paper

Hist 305:African Economic History

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2ND TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : HIST 305
UNIT TITLE : AFRICAN ECONOMIC HISTORY
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer any three questions from the given order.

Question One

Explain two theories which explain the origin and spread of agriculture.

(5 marks)

Explain five reasons which necessitated the shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture.

(10 marks)

State five benefits of domesticated animals to man in the beginning of the 18th century.

(5 marks)

Question Two

Account for the success of early agriculture in Egypt.

(10 marks)

Explain the impact of early agriculture in Egypt.

(10 marks)

Question Three

List three types of Metals used by the early man in Egypt before the Muslim and Magrib conquest.

(3 marks)

Critically examine the significance of metal tools in pre-colonial Africa.

(7 marks)

Analyze the impact of metallurgy in African economies before the scramble and partition of Africa.

Question Four

"The major reason that triggered off the European interest in Africa was based on the economic factor." Examine the statement by giving relevant examples to support your view.

(10 marks)

Analyze the effects of European economic activities in colonial Africa.

(10 marks)

Question Five

(a)

Define the term Regional trade.

(1 mark)

Identify one example of regional trade in pre-colonial Africa. (1 mark)

Explain five factors that facilitated the emergence of Trans Saharan trade.

(10 marks)

Examine the factors responsible for the collapse of Trans Saharan trade.

(8 marks)

Question Six

Explain the major challenges facing pastoral communities in Kenya and give possible solutions to alleviate them.

(10 marks)

Analyze the consequences of food crisis in Africa in the 21st century.

(10 marks)

Hist 305:African Economic History Question Paper

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